Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 1.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Madriz Department · Somoto
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M3.6 Earthquake near Somoto, Madriz Department (Nicaragua)
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About this earthquake
On August 13, 2026 at 20:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Somoto, Madriz Department (Nicaragua). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
ad4bbe003bfaa46124b54a024de8d5deff8f9588
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 20:55:09 UTC
Local time
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State
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
13.58000,
-86.76000
Temperature
37.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1 km
1 km — shallower than the regional average (100.6 km)
Regional average: 100.6 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Telica Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 140 Catalogue entries
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